Would you be interested in Staal for Ryan+, or a deal around DZ/Girardi for Ryan?

DZ wouldn't work, but Staal or Girardi? I'd definitely consider that. Especially Staal, if he can return 100%. I'm not sure what Anaheim would need to add, though, and the Ducks would ultimately need to move at least one defenseman(maybe even two) at some point.

Edit: I don't think Ryan would get us Staal straight up. The value isn't far off by any means, but I do think Staal has a bit more.

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DZ wouldn't work, but Staal or Girardi? I'd definitely consider that. Especially Staal, if he can return 100%. I'm not sure what Anaheim would need to add, though, and the Ducks would ultimately need to move at least one defenseman(maybe even two) at some point.

Edit: I don't think Ryan would get us Staal straight up. The value isn't far off by any means, but I do think Staal has a bit more.

Staal is exactly the kind of player we need and is in my opinion about as perfect of a match for Fowler as it comes. Staal can move the puck while still being an elite shutdown defenseman. Id move Ryan for him for sure, plus something , but not too much more. Maybe a depth player (Allen?) or a mid prospect (Clark/Wagner type), picks or some combination.

Only problem is we would need to find a second line forward for sure via free agency/trade, but with Staal in the fray we could afford to move defensemen for forwards. Plus our prospect pool is absolutely stacked right now and this could be a time to move one or two of our better prospects for an impact player now.

Would you be interested in Staal for Ryan+, or a deal around DZ/Girardi for Ryan?

Everyone around here will say yes because they're a little bitter. We can't do that without a left winger coming back. We have no one that can take Bobby's place at the moment, and just saying free agents doesn't work. We need to see what free agent we can land first.

Everyone around here will say yes because they're a little bitter. We can't do that without a left winger coming back. We have no one that can take Bobby's place at the moment, and just saying free agents doesn't work. We need to see what free agent we can land first.

Obviously the trade is conditional on replacing Ryan by other means (trade/FA). But ignoring any bitterness anyone has towards Ryan - a top pairing defenseman of Staal's calibre (assuming health isn't an issue) has more value than a 60-70 point first line LW and while we have a lot of depth on D - we definitely lack a bit of top end talent.

Everyone around here will say yes because they're a little bitter. We can't do that without a left winger coming back. We have no one that can take Bobby's place at the moment, and just saying free agents doesn't work. We need to see what free agent we can land first.

Marc Staal is a better player than Bobby Ryan, its not a matter of being bitter. I watch Staal play frequently, he's exactly what we need. If we get the chance to make that swap (obviously ensuring we can get another Top 6 winger through trade/FA) you make the trade.

Personally, I dont make the move if I'm NYR. I dont think Bobby is what they need.

Obviously the trade is conditional on replacing Ryan by other means (trade/FA). But ignoring any bitterness anyone has towards Ryan - a top pairing defenseman of Staal's calibre (assuming health isn't an issue) has more value than a 60-70 point first line LW and while we have a lot of depth on D - we definitely lack a bit of top end talent.

Marc Staal is a better player than Bobby Ryan, its not a matter of being bitter. I watch Staal play frequently, he's exactly what we need. If we get the chance to make that swap (obviously ensuring we can get another Top 6 winger through trade/FA) you make the trade.